SMi Group are proud to announce the launch of the inaugural MilSatCom USA which will take place in Arlington, Virginia on 28th-29th June 2016.

With growing external threats to US Space Assets, greater focus on streamlining the MilSatCom acquisition process and a greater desire for international partnering in the US, there will be a great opportunity for the US SatCom community and allies to meet and discuss how greater progress can be made. This forum will bring together the key government and military personnel as well as industry and this will ensure a highly productive and beneficial meet for all parties.

Topics addressed include key aspects of protected SatCom, such as the protected tactical waveform, jam resistance, low probability of intercept, the integration of ComSatCom for military communications. In line with the need to ensure greater resiliency, also addressed will be robustness of networks and the strengthening of MilSatCom architectures.

• Hear an update from Air Force Space Command on their response to evolving threats
• Understand the changes in DISA’s procurement process which allows for ComSatCom capabilities across the armed forces
• Learn about the MilSatCom programmes of the UK, Canada, Spain, France and NATO
• Discuss the key topics of resilient MilSatCom architectures, ComSatCom for MilSatCom systems and international collaboration with exclusive panel discussions

Conference
programme

7:30 Registration & Coffee

8:00 Chairman's Opening Remarks

Brigadier General (Ret'd) Tip Osterthaler, Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for European and NATO Policy, Department of Defense

8:10 KEYNOTE ADDRESS: How Air Force Space Command Will Position Space Capabilities To Operate Reliably In Response To Evolving Threats

Major General Nina Armagno, Director of Strategic Plans, Programs, Requirements and Analysis, Air Force Space Command, US Air ForceView Bio

Brig. Gen. Nina M. Armagno is Director of Strategic Plans, Programs, Requirements and Analysis, Headquarters Air Force Space Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. She is responsible for developing strategy, doctrine and policy for the command’s space and cyberspace operations; defining the future of space and cyberspace systems through requirements definition, mission area architectures, analysis, science and technology development and insertion in support of the joint warfighter, Department of Defense, civil, and national users. The General also manages the command’s international relations and foreign disclosure programs. Mission areas include missile warning/defense, military satellite communications, cyber warfare network operations, precision navigation and timing, space control, space protection, and launch and range.

General Armagno entered the Air Force after graduating from the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, in June 1988. Her experience in space systems operations includes combat-mission-ready operator, instructor, evaluator and flight commander in strategic missile warning, space surveillance, space control, space launch and theater missile warning mission areas.

Prior to her current assignment, General Armagno served as the Commander, 45th Space Wing, and Director, Eastern Range, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, where she was responsible for the processing and launching of U.S. government and commercial satellites from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. She has served as the installation commander of the 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg AFB, California; 6th Space Warning Squadron at Cape Cod Air Force Station, Massachusetts; the commander and deputy commander, 21st Operations Group, Peterson AFB, Colorado; as the Department of Defense senior military assistant; and chief of staff to the director, Operational Test and Evaluation, Office of the Secretary of Defense. In addition, she has held staff assignments at Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Headquarters Air Force Space Command, Headquarters 14th Air Force and the 381st Training Group and served as an Air Force Legislative Fellow in the office of Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher.

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters
Air Force Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters
Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Army Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal
Air Force Meritorious Unit Award
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with three oak leaf clusters
National Defense Service Medal with oak leaf cluster
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

• A discussion of rapidly evolving threats and what it means to the execution of modern warfare
• Adaptations and advancements in upcoming constellations to incorporate resiliency and ensure survivability
• How the Air Force Space Command will advance capabilities, repel threats and satisfy strategic requirements in the current fiscal climate
• Future US MILSATCOM efforts
o Evolved Advanced Extremely High Frequency (EAEHF), Protected
o Anti-jam Tactical SATCOM (PATS) and Protected Tactical Waveform (PTW)
o The growing role of commercial operations in US MILSATCOM capability
• Collaboration provides true resilience and flexible response options-but it takes advanced planning
• The US is not always fully cognizant of what coalition MILSATCOM capabilities could be brought to bear in a coalition fight and how this contributes to resilience
• What mechanisms need to be in place (in advance) to enable this level of cooperation (e.g. US use of Allied commercial SATCOM)

8:40 SATCOM Mission Assurance: Optimizing the Way Ahead

Winston Beauchamp, Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for Space, and the Director, Principal DoD Space Advisor Staff, Department of DefenseView Bio

Winston A. Beauchamp, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is the Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for Space, and the Director, Principal DoD Space Advisor Staff, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C. In this role, he is responsible for integrating and overseeing all DoD space capabilities and activities, coordinating with the Intelligence Community, and providing support to the Secretary of Defense on space portfolio decisions. Additionally, as Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for Space, he provides the principal support to the Under Secretary’s role as the Headquarters U.S. Air Force focal point for space matters and in coordinating activities across the Air Force space enterprise.

Mr. Beauchamp began his career in the National Security field in 1992, as a systems engineer with General Electric (GE) Aerospace. He worked in a number of positions with GE, Martin Marietta, and Lockheed Martin Corporation before joining the federal government as an intelligence operations specialist in 1996.

Mr. Beauchamp previously served as the Deputy Director, Office of Geospatial-Intelligence Management in the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), and led NGA’s activities in the management of resources that constituted and supported the National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG). He also assisted in overseeing NSG strategic planning, functional and program guidance, architecture analysis, planning, modeling, and simulation for future GEOINT systems and capabilities. Other positions within NGA held by Mr. Beauchamp include Technical Executive of the Acquisition Directorate; Director of Systems Engineering, Acquisitions Directorate; and Director, InnoVision, Frontiers Office where he led future requirements and architecture analyses of the NSG. These studies guided major geospatial intelligence investment decisions within the Intelligence Community and the DoD, including the development of the NextView Commercial Imagery program. Prior to his current assignment, he served in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence as the Director of the Mission Integration Division and as the co-chair of the Advanced Capability and Deterrence Panel. In these joint Department of Defense/Intelligence Community roles he advanced intelligence integration by leading enterprise governance to identify, prioritize, and develop strategies to address mission needs, enterprise challenges, and intelligence gaps and led initiatives to pursue innovative ways to advance U.S. strategic advantage for the 21st century.

• PDSA's Wideband AoA Priorities for an open & transparent process
• Convergence of commercial SATCOM evolution and capabilities needed by US Government
• Pathfinders - Progress & Way Forward
• PDSA's SATCOM Priorities over the next year

9:40 Speaker Interview

CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Mr. Douglas L. Loverro, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is the
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy. In this role he is responsible for establishing
policy and guidance to assure US and allied warfighters the benefits of Space capabilities and to help
guide the Department’s strategy for addressing space-related issues. He also leads Departmental
activities in international space cooperation.
PAST EXPERIENCE: Mr. Loverro most recently served as the Executive Director for Air Force Space
Command’s Space and Missile Systems Center where he also served as the Air Force’s Deputy Program
Executive Officer (PEO) for Space. In that capacity, he was responsible to the commander and PEO for
the development, deployment, and sustainment of all Department of Air Force space systems and was a
key spokesman for addressing the growing importance of, space systems and the steps needed to assure
them for the future. He has been involved in the planning and acquisition of DoD and Space Intelligence
systems for over twenty years, both in and out of uniform.

Mr. Loverro is credited with a wide-ranging list of accomplishments in aerospace development including
the invention of the supersonic chemical oxygen-iodine laser, the initiation of the DoD's Global
Broadcast Service, establishing the foundation for all Global Positioning System modernization, and
leading the push for greater use of commercial manufacturing and capabilities for future DoD space and
launch systems. He retired from active duty in February 2006 upon selection as a member of the Defense
Intelligence Senior Executive Service. He assumed his current role in Mar 2013.

EDUCATION: Mr. Loverro holds a BS in Chemistry from the United States Air Force academy, an MS
in Physics from the University of New Mexico, an MS in Political Science from Auburn University, and
an MBA from the University of West Florida. He was the top graduate from his class in the Industrial
College of the Armed Forces and is a graduate of the JFK School of Government Senior Executives in
National and International Security Program.

Mr. Loverro is married to Stephanie Loverro and have two children, Adam and Kari. He is an avid
triathlete and is in competition with his daughter, who is winning.

10:10 Morning Coffee Sponsored By Hughes Network Systems

10:40 PANEL DISCUSSION: Overcoming The Challenges To Ensure Full Integration Of ComSatCom Into MilSatCom Systems

• The key advantages of ComSatCom capabilities for military communications
• An outline of the main difficulties of integrating ComSatCom for military purposes and successful and unsuccessful case studies
• To what extent will ComSatCom systems need to be adapted to fit military requirements
• How would ComSatCom systems impact end-user experience in the military

Brigadier General (Ret'd) Tip Osterthaler, Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for European and NATO Policy, Department for Defense

Jessie (Jess) L. Showers, Jr. is the Infrastructure Executive, Implementation and Sustainment Center, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). He is responsible for planning, resourcing, sustaining and evolving the Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN) core. The DoDIN core consists of satellite communications (SATCOM), gateways, optical transport, organizational messaging, mobility and TDM and IP networks (NIPR, SIPR, DSN, DRSN, voice over IP (VoIP) and classified VoIP). His responsibilities also include Senior National Leadership Communications (SNLC), U.S. Secret Service (USSS) support and Multinational Information Sharing (MNIS). These networks provide information superiority and a global enterprise infrastructure in direct support to the President, Secretary of Defense, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Combatant Commanders, DoD Components, and other mission partners. Additionally, he is responsible for directing strategic planning and resource and business management. He serves as a senior network expert for DODIN managed terrestrial and SATCOM networks and provides executive oversight for development, management, and execution of the budget.

Prior to becoming Infrastructure Executive, he was the Vice Director for Network Services and Chief, Defense Information System Network (DISN) Project Management Office and Resources Center. In these roles, he was responsible for strategic planning, acquisition, project execution and sustainment of the DISN infrastructure and carrier-class services (voice, video, data, and transport) providing information superiority to the Department of Defense. Also, Mr. Showers led all programmatic, technology refresh, integrated process improvement, security, contracting/acquisition, and customer service activities for Network Services.

Mr. Showers came to DISA after spending several years in industry where, in his most recent position, he led information technology initiatives focused on the Federal government. In this capacity, he was responsible for performance, business development, personnel, and related support programs spanning all aspects profit and loss (P&L). As a result, he has considerable experience in planning, implementing, and managing major communications networks and leading people.

Mr. Showers retired from the United States Air Force where he held a variety of positions in which he directed the design, acquisition, implementation, transition, and operation of USAF telecommunication and IT networks. Also, he developed policies and procedures governing networks and acted as principal advisor on personnel, operations, and maintenance.

Mr. Showers received his undergraduate degree in Management and Computer Information Systems from Park University. In 1999, he received a Master of Art degree in Computer and Information Resource Management from Webster University. Also, he received a Master of Science degree in National Resource Strategy from the National Defense University, Industrial College of the Armed Forces, Washington, D.C., in 2012.

Colonel John McLaughlin, Head of J63, US Special Operations CommandView Bio

Colonel McLaughlin’s military decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (1 OLC), and the Bronze Star (2 OLC). He has also been awarded the Ranger Tab, the Master Parachutist Badge, the Combat Action Badge, and the Argentinean, German, and Canadian Parachutist Badges.

Colonel McLaughlin’s military education includes the Signal Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, the Army Command and General Staff College, and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. He holds a Master of Science degree in National Resource Strategy. He has also graduated from the U.S. Army Airborne School and Ranger School.
Colonel McLaughlin is a graduate of Williamsville North High School in Buffalo, NY and the University of Texas at Austin where he was commissioned in the Signal Corps.

Colonel McLaughlin is married to the former Michelle Collins. They have two daughters, Shannon and Meagan.

Jessie (Jess) L. Showers, Jr. is the Infrastructure Executive, Implementation and Sustainment Center, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). He is responsible for planning, resourcing, sustaining and evolving the Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN) core. The DoDIN core consists of satellite communications (SATCOM), gateways, optical transport, organizational messaging, mobility and TDM and IP networks (NIPR, SIPR, DSN, DRSN, voice over IP (VoIP) and classified VoIP). His responsibilities also include Senior National Leadership Communications (SNLC), U.S. Secret Service (USSS) support and Multinational Information Sharing (MNIS). These networks provide information superiority and a global enterprise infrastructure in direct support to the President, Secretary of Defense, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Combatant Commanders, DoD Components, and other mission partners. Additionally, he is responsible for directing strategic planning and resource and business management. He serves as a senior network expert for DODIN managed terrestrial and SATCOM networks and provides executive oversight for development, management, and execution of the budget.

Prior to becoming Infrastructure Executive, he was the Vice Director for Network Services and Chief, Defense Information System Network (DISN) Project Management Office and Resources Center. In these roles, he was responsible for strategic planning, acquisition, project execution and sustainment of the DISN infrastructure and carrier-class services (voice, video, data, and transport) providing information superiority to the Department of Defense. Also, Mr. Showers led all programmatic, technology refresh, integrated process improvement, security, contracting/acquisition, and customer service activities for Network Services.

Mr. Showers came to DISA after spending several years in industry where, in his most recent position, he led information technology initiatives focused on the Federal government. In this capacity, he was responsible for performance, business development, personnel, and related support programs spanning all aspects profit and loss (P&L). As a result, he has considerable experience in planning, implementing, and managing major communications networks and leading people.

Mr. Showers retired from the United States Air Force where he held a variety of positions in which he directed the design, acquisition, implementation, transition, and operation of USAF telecommunication and IT networks. Also, he developed policies and procedures governing networks and acted as principal advisor on personnel, operations, and maintenance.

Mr. Showers received his undergraduate degree in Management and Computer Information Systems from Park University. In 1999, he received a Master of Art degree in Computer and Information Resource Management from Webster University. Also, he received a Master of Science degree in National Resource Strategy from the National Defense University, Industrial College of the Armed Forces, Washington, D.C., in 2012.

• An outline of the continuous problems facing end-users for strategic communications
• Satisfying critical requirements through the Distributed Tactical Communications System (DTCS) and Enhanced Mobile Satellite Services (EMSS)
• Recent operational and testing results of DTCS and EMSS and overcoming the main challenges
• DISA’s perspective on next-generation strategic communication requirements and how to satisfy these

14:00 Ensuring Effective Milsatcom Capabilities in Harsh Environments

Colonel Michael Moyles is the Chief, Information Technology and Mission Services, North American Aerospace Defense Command and US Northern Command, Peterson AFB, CO. Col Moyles leads 145 coalition and multi-service personnel in the integration and operation of the command’s IT enterprise. His responsibilities encompass IT service design and delivery; planning and engineering mission system and common-user services; operating and maintaining enterprise IT infrastructure; and managing the command’s trusted information environments to provide situational awareness, command and control of bi-national air space and to enable Department of Defense support to civil authorities, theater security cooperation and United States’ homeland defense.

• Harsh environments - the NORAD-USNORTHCOM Perspective
o Hurricane, wildfire, border security, and bi-national operations
• How can MilSatCom help with NORAD-USNORTHCOM capability gaps?
o Can a Canadian use it?
o Can it transition seamlessly (COOP) to Cheyenne Mountain?
• How much "armor" is too much?
o Does it make better sense to provide capability in harsh environments by using diversity (including commercial partnerships) rather than hardening?

14:30 Afternoon Tea

15:00 Rethinking the Space Environment in a Globalized World

Myland Pride, Director, Government Affairs, Intelsat General

Commercializing the DoD’s space architecture

Leveraging commercial investments and technology innovation

The challenge of congestion, spectrum and space-based threats

15:30 SOF SATCOM As An Extension of the SOF Information Enterprise (SIE)

Colonel John McLaughlin, Head of J63, US Special Operations CommandView Bio

Colonel McLaughlin’s military decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (1 OLC), and the Bronze Star (2 OLC). He has also been awarded the Ranger Tab, the Master Parachutist Badge, the Combat Action Badge, and the Argentinean, German, and Canadian Parachutist Badges.

Colonel McLaughlin’s military education includes the Signal Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, the Army Command and General Staff College, and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. He holds a Master of Science degree in National Resource Strategy. He has also graduated from the U.S. Army Airborne School and Ranger School.
Colonel McLaughlin is a graduate of Williamsville North High School in Buffalo, NY and the University of Texas at Austin where he was commissioned in the Signal Corps.

Colonel McLaughlin is married to the former Michelle Collins. They have two daughters, Shannon and Meagan.

• Understanding the SIE
o SIPR to the FOXHOLE
o SOF’s current utilization of SATCOM as an extension of the SIE
o MilSatCom issues and need for Improvements
- Multiple entities involved in the approval and execution phases
- Satellite supportability for smaller terminals
- Program capability gaps between satellite launch and terminal design and fielding (MUOS)
- Flash to bang on MilSatcom Satellite development to on orbit use
• Protected Tactical Satellite Requirements
o Small ManPack terminals
o Ability to stay ahead of adversaries’ jamming capability of Satcom

16:00 Chairman’s Closing Remarks and Close of Day One

7:30 Registration & Coffee

8:00 Chairman's Opening Remarks

Brad has been involved in the Satellite Communications Industry since 2005, joining NSR in 2010. He is a lead author of NSR’s Government and Military Satellite Communications study, and a core member of NSR’s mobility research practice for civil and government markets. He regularly provides his insights and analysis to NSR’s single-client consulting practice, and is also a regular contributor to leading industry publications and forums.

8:10 KEYNOTE ADDRESS: The Importance of Allied Cooperation in MILSATCOM

CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Mr. Douglas L. Loverro, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is the
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy. In this role he is responsible for establishing
policy and guidance to assure US and allied warfighters the benefits of Space capabilities and to help
guide the Department’s strategy for addressing space-related issues. He also leads Departmental
activities in international space cooperation.
PAST EXPERIENCE: Mr. Loverro most recently served as the Executive Director for Air Force Space
Command’s Space and Missile Systems Center where he also served as the Air Force’s Deputy Program
Executive Officer (PEO) for Space. In that capacity, he was responsible to the commander and PEO for
the development, deployment, and sustainment of all Department of Air Force space systems and was a
key spokesman for addressing the growing importance of, space systems and the steps needed to assure
them for the future. He has been involved in the planning and acquisition of DoD and Space Intelligence
systems for over twenty years, both in and out of uniform.

Mr. Loverro is credited with a wide-ranging list of accomplishments in aerospace development including
the invention of the supersonic chemical oxygen-iodine laser, the initiation of the DoD's Global
Broadcast Service, establishing the foundation for all Global Positioning System modernization, and
leading the push for greater use of commercial manufacturing and capabilities for future DoD space and
launch systems. He retired from active duty in February 2006 upon selection as a member of the Defense
Intelligence Senior Executive Service. He assumed his current role in Mar 2013.

EDUCATION: Mr. Loverro holds a BS in Chemistry from the United States Air Force academy, an MS
in Physics from the University of New Mexico, an MS in Political Science from Auburn University, and
an MBA from the University of West Florida. He was the top graduate from his class in the Industrial
College of the Armed Forces and is a graduate of the JFK School of Government Senior Executives in
National and International Security Program.

Mr. Loverro is married to Stephanie Loverro and have two children, Adam and Kari. He is an avid
triathlete and is in competition with his daughter, who is winning.

Benefits of Allied Cooperation in MILSATCOM

Importance of understanding Allied requirements early in the acquisition process

Important ways to involve allies in early acquisition planning

Why early involvement in MILSATCOM acquisition is important for allies

Current approach for bringing allies into existing Next Generation MILSATCOM

10:40 The Canadian DND’s Arctic SatCom Program

Colonel Jeff Dooling, Director of Space Requirements, Canadian Department for National DefenceView Bio

Colonel Dooling is the Director of Space Requirements at National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa, Canada. He joined the Canadian Forces in 1982 under the Officer Candidate Training Program, and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant after completing occupational training as an Air Weapons Controller and was assigned to the 22nd NORAD Region in North Bay, Ontario.
During his many operational tours, Colonel Dooling has accumulated 2488 hours on the AWACS aircraft, which included flying over 200 missions in support of UN and NATO operations in the former Republic of Yugoslavia. Additionally, he has been the Director of Operations for the Canadian Air Defence Sector; has held the position of Range Operations Officer for the Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment at CFB Cold Lake, Alberta; and was an instructor at the Air Weapons Control and Countermeasures School. He is a graduate of the Canadian Forces Command and Staff College and holds a Bachelor of Military Arts and Science Degree from the Royal Military College.
Colonel Dooling’s command tours include Air Expeditionary Wing Commander for Operation IGNITION 2013, in Iceland; Commanding Officer of 21 Aerospace Control and Warning Squadron and Commanding Officer of 51 Aerospace Control and Warning (Operational Training) Squadron, both located at 22 Wing / CFB North Bay. Following the events of 9/11, while CO of 51 Squadron, he was recognized by the Commander-in-Chief of NORAD (U.S. Gen Eberhart) and the Canadian NORAD Region Commander (Major-General Dumais), for his calm, confident and decisive leadership in support of the NORAD counter-terrorism mission: “Operation Noble Eagle.”
Colonel Dooling’s staff experience includes 3 years as a staff officer in the multinational Strategic Plans and Policy division at NATO Supreme Allied Command Transformation in Norfolk, Virginia, and 2 years on the Vice Chief of Defence Staff at the Executive Coordination cell in National Defence Headquarters.
Colonel Dooling is married to the former Laura St.Jean of North Bay. They have two daughters, Sarah, and Jessica.

• Wideband and narrowband coverage in the arctic
• The potential for allied collaboration

• Previous and current concerns which have slowed the progress of MilSatCom interoperability
• Current international packages which highlight the effectiveness and potential for allied interoperability
o NATO 2020 package and previous packages
o WGS
• The importance of effective planning and preparation in order to optimise capabilities and satisfy goals
• Overcoming challenges of aligning individual national requirements and ensuring operational efficiency

Brad has been involved in the Satellite Communications Industry since 2005, joining NSR in 2010. He is a lead author of NSR’s Government and Military Satellite Communications study, and a core member of NSR’s mobility research practice for civil and government markets. He regularly provides his insights and analysis to NSR’s single-client consulting practice, and is also a regular contributor to leading industry publications and forums.

On 1 December 2014, Dr Gregory Edwards assumed the post of Director Infrastructure Services in the NATO Communications and Information Agency. He is responsible for the life cycle aspect of the Telecommunications Networks and IT Infrastructure; Core and Enterprise Services; Information Technology Modernization Program Executive oversight; in addition to comprehensive solutions for Cyber Security and System Management and Control for the entire NATO Alliance.

Prior to joining NATO, Dr Edwards held various positions at the Defence Information Systems Agency (DISA) (2010 –2014). As the Vice Director of Joint Information Environment (JIE) Technical Synchronization Office he led the architectural engineering and design to develop the JIE for the Department of Defence (DoD). He orchestrated activities with Combatant Commands, Services and Agencies to realize a JIE comprised of shared IT infrastructure, enterprise services, and a single security architecture goal. As the Deputy for Command Centre Operations for DISA, he led day-to-day operations for an $8.7M, 263 person staff, global Command Centre responsible for DoD Information Enterprise operations and executing global cyber security defence for US Cyber Command. In 2013 he was deployed to Kabul, Afghanistan, under the DoD Civilian Expeditionary Workforce program to serve as a Senior Telecommunications Advisor to the Afghanistan Minister of Communications and Information Technology. In 2008, Dr Edwards joined Qwest Government Services Inc. as a Senior Program Manager responsible for managing a $150M fiber optic transport and $500M provisioning services contract portfolio.

Prior to assuming this position, he served as an officer in the active duty Air Force, Communication and Computer Systems for 26 years. His career of distinguished and honourable service included communications and electronic leadership, management, operations, planning, engineering and integration responsibilities. Highlights are serving as the Senior US Joint Service Communications Director and Information Officer in South Korea. He also led DISA’s unclassified Data Network Services Branch in executing a budget of $200M for global data network program management, provisioning, sustainment and life-cycle support. As the Executive Assistant to the Director of DISA, he helped translate a command, control, communications, computer and intelligence system vision into actions focused on revolutionizing military affairs. He also served as a DISA liaison with the National Security Agency to integrate Public Key Infrastructure technology into the Defense Message System. As a military Foreign Area Officer, he was a skilled linguist and served as the Director of a Korean Language translations division.

Dr Edwards earned Bachelor’s degrees in both Computer Science and Management, Masters degrees in National Resource Strategy from the National Defence University and Information Resource Management from Webster University. In 2011, he received a Doctorate in Applied Management and Decision Sciences, Information Technology Systems from Walden University. He is a graduate of Yonsei University’s Korean Language Centre. He earned several military medals and awards of distinction, as well as, official commendations from the Republic of Korea’s Chief of Staff of the Army and Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff for C4ISR interoperability accomplishments. Publication: Doctoral thesis, “Federal Government Information Systems Security Management and Governance are Pacing Factors to Innovation”.

Brigadier General Carlos de Salas, Head of C4ISR & Space Programs, Spanish Ministry of DefenceView Bio

Born in 1955 (Zaragoza) BG De Salas entered the SPArmy as Engineer & Signal Corps Officer.
In 1976 as Lieutenant and following the Helicopters pilot’s course, was assigned to the 4º HELO Battalion as Pilot and Signal Officer.
In 1979 as Captain was assigned to SPArmy Aviation. 1980-81 he attends the USArmy Transportation School Helicopter Maintenance Officer and Test pilot Course. 1985 attended the SPArmy Signal School, EW Course. 1985-89 Commander of Signal & Air Control Coy and XO/S3 Helo Battalion
In 1989 as Major was graduated, with honors, from the SPArmy General Staff (GS) College and was assigned to the OPS Division. In 1993 was S5 Chief UNPROFOR in BiH (FYROM).
In 1995 as LTC was assigned to the Cabinet of the SPArmy Chief of Staff. 1998-2001 was nominated as the first Spanish LNO to the USArmy Combined Arms Center (USA). 2001-02 was the Commander of the 1ST EW SP Battalion.
In 2002 as COL was Chief of the Joint Strategic Department SP Joint GS. 2004-07 was G6-CIS to NRDC and the Commander of the 21st Signal Regiment. 2007 was J4 Chief Logistic at KFOR HQ (KOSOVO).
In 2008 as BG was appointed as CoS Canary Islands Military Command and in 2012 General Deputy Director of the Land Systems Directorate.
Nowadays he is the General Head/PEO of the C4ISR&Space Programs at the SP MoD National Armament’s Directorate.
His awards include several Spanish Military & Civilian medals, the UNPROFOR, NATO Balkans, USArmy Meritorious Service, French National Defense (Silver) Medals… and others.
Married to Concepcion (psychologist), they have two children. He is Knight of San Jorge and Professor at the SEI-International Studies Society.

Commander Jean-Philippe Vautier was born in Sedan (France) on the 11th August 1977. After his initial officer training, he began his operational career in 1999 onboard anti-submarine warfare destroyer La Motte-Picquet. He participated in Operation Khor Angar to protect the port of Djibouti at the time of the conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea.
After a one year exchange onboard SSN Perle, he was assigned in 2001 onboard anti-air warfare destroyer Cassard. He then took part to the first campaign in Afghanistan (Operation Heracles 2002) through the air defense of nuclear carrier vessel Charles De Gaulle.

In 2005, commander Vautier joined the navy headquarters where he served as procurement officer in the field of information and communication systems.

In 2008, he was appointed to nuclear carrier vessel Charles De Gaulle as telecommunication officer. From 2010 to 2012, he was the executive officer of the surveillance frigate Germinal and took part to numerous counter drug traffic operations in Caribbean Sea.

Promoted to commander on the 1st November 2012, he commanded the mine hunter Andromède from February 2013 to August 2014. As such, he contributed to neutralizations of mines from World War I and II, and participated to multinational exercises.

After studying at War College in Paris (class of 2014), he joined the Joint Space Command where he is in charge of satellite telecommunications procurement for French Armed Forces.

Commander Vautier is Knight of the National Order of Merit and holder of the French commemorative medal with staple “Afghanistan”. He is engineer from the naval school (class of 1996) and engineer from Telecom Paris (class of 2005).

Colonel John R. Moelter currently serves as the Chief Information Officer and J6 Director for
U.S. Southern Command, Miami, Florida.

Colonel Moelter grew up in Sturgis, South Dakota, and received his commission in 1989 as a graduate of the ROTC program at Black Hills State University, Spearfish, South Dakota. He has a broad background in fixed and tactical, Army and Joint communications systems and has held a variety of command and staff positions.

COL Moelter is married to the former Bridgette Cogar of West Virginia and they have five sons;
Joseph (16), Jonathan (16), Samuel (13), Benjamin (10), Matthew (5).

12:00 Networking Lunch Sponsored by Intelsat General

13:00 How DISA Is Streamlining The Procurement Process To Enhance COMSATCOM Capabilities Across The Armed Forces

Mr. John M. Herrmann is Chief of the Transport, Satellite and Support Branch of the Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization (DITCO) - Scott Field Office and is responsible for the contracting activities of 80 contracting officers and specialists. The Transport, Satellite and Support Branch maintains a contract portfolio worth $15.7B and includes contracts for long-haul telecommunications, mobility, dark fiber, priority telecommunications services, and mobile and fixed commercial satellite communications (COMSATCOM) services.

Mr. Herrmann has over 30 years of Government contracting experience, holds an unlimited Contracting Officer’s warrant, and was the Contracting Officer for the Government Emergency Telecommunications Service (GETS), the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Next Generation Wideband project, numerous Inmarsat BGAN BPAs, the Joint Battle Command Platform (JBC-P) Blue Force Tracking (BFT) systems bandwidth procurement, the American Forces Radio & Television Services (AFRTS) - Global Satellite Services (GSS) program, and most recently, the Senior Leader Command Control Communications – Airborne (SLC3S-A) Broadband Aero Mobile Satellite Service (AMSS). He has been with DITCO for over 21 years during which he held a variety of contracting positions. Prior to his time at DITCO, Mr. Herrmann was a Contract Administrator and Negotiator at the Government’s plant representative office at McDonnell Douglas Corporation in St. Louis, Missouri where he worked on the F-15 and F-18 programs.

Mr. Herrmann received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from St. Louis University in 1981. He holds Defense Acqusition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III certification in Contracting and a Level I certification in Cyber-Security.

On 1 December 2014, Dr Gregory Edwards assumed the post of Director Infrastructure Services in the NATO Communications and Information Agency. He is responsible for the life cycle aspect of the Telecommunications Networks and IT Infrastructure; Core and Enterprise Services; Information Technology Modernization Program Executive oversight; in addition to comprehensive solutions for Cyber Security and System Management and Control for the entire NATO Alliance.

Prior to joining NATO, Dr Edwards held various positions at the Defence Information Systems Agency (DISA) (2010 –2014). As the Vice Director of Joint Information Environment (JIE) Technical Synchronization Office he led the architectural engineering and design to develop the JIE for the Department of Defence (DoD). He orchestrated activities with Combatant Commands, Services and Agencies to realize a JIE comprised of shared IT infrastructure, enterprise services, and a single security architecture goal. As the Deputy for Command Centre Operations for DISA, he led day-to-day operations for an $8.7M, 263 person staff, global Command Centre responsible for DoD Information Enterprise operations and executing global cyber security defence for US Cyber Command. In 2013 he was deployed to Kabul, Afghanistan, under the DoD Civilian Expeditionary Workforce program to serve as a Senior Telecommunications Advisor to the Afghanistan Minister of Communications and Information Technology. In 2008, Dr Edwards joined Qwest Government Services Inc. as a Senior Program Manager responsible for managing a $150M fiber optic transport and $500M provisioning services contract portfolio.

Prior to assuming this position, he served as an officer in the active duty Air Force, Communication and Computer Systems for 26 years. His career of distinguished and honourable service included communications and electronic leadership, management, operations, planning, engineering and integration responsibilities. Highlights are serving as the Senior US Joint Service Communications Director and Information Officer in South Korea. He also led DISA’s unclassified Data Network Services Branch in executing a budget of $200M for global data network program management, provisioning, sustainment and life-cycle support. As the Executive Assistant to the Director of DISA, he helped translate a command, control, communications, computer and intelligence system vision into actions focused on revolutionizing military affairs. He also served as a DISA liaison with the National Security Agency to integrate Public Key Infrastructure technology into the Defense Message System. As a military Foreign Area Officer, he was a skilled linguist and served as the Director of a Korean Language translations division.

Dr Edwards earned Bachelor’s degrees in both Computer Science and Management, Masters degrees in National Resource Strategy from the National Defence University and Information Resource Management from Webster University. In 2011, he received a Doctorate in Applied Management and Decision Sciences, Information Technology Systems from Walden University. He is a graduate of Yonsei University’s Korean Language Centre. He earned several military medals and awards of distinction, as well as, official commendations from the Republic of Korea’s Chief of Staff of the Army and Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff for C4ISR interoperability accomplishments. Publication: Doctoral thesis, “Federal Government Information Systems Security Management and Governance are Pacing Factors to Innovation”.

14:00 Afternoon Tea

14:30 French MilSatCom Overview

Commander Jean-Philippe Vautier was born in Sedan (France) on the 11th August 1977. After his initial officer training, he began his operational career in 1999 onboard anti-submarine warfare destroyer La Motte-Picquet. He participated in Operation Khor Angar to protect the port of Djibouti at the time of the conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea.
After a one year exchange onboard SSN Perle, he was assigned in 2001 onboard anti-air warfare destroyer Cassard. He then took part to the first campaign in Afghanistan (Operation Heracles 2002) through the air defense of nuclear carrier vessel Charles De Gaulle.

In 2005, commander Vautier joined the navy headquarters where he served as procurement officer in the field of information and communication systems.

In 2008, he was appointed to nuclear carrier vessel Charles De Gaulle as telecommunication officer. From 2010 to 2012, he was the executive officer of the surveillance frigate Germinal and took part to numerous counter drug traffic operations in Caribbean Sea.

Promoted to commander on the 1st November 2012, he commanded the mine hunter Andromède from February 2013 to August 2014. As such, he contributed to neutralizations of mines from World War I and II, and participated to multinational exercises.

After studying at War College in Paris (class of 2014), he joined the Joint Space Command where he is in charge of satellite telecommunications procurement for French Armed Forces.

Commander Vautier is Knight of the National Order of Merit and holder of the French commemorative medal with staple “Afghanistan”. He is engineer from the naval school (class of 1996) and engineer from Telecom Paris (class of 2005).

15:00 Spanish MoD MILSATCOM Program Roadmap to Enhance both Military Operations and Civil Emergency Scenarios, in an Efficient Way

Brigadier General Carlos de Salas, Head of C4ISR & Space Programs, Spanish Ministry of DefenceView Bio

Born in 1955 (Zaragoza) BG De Salas entered the SPArmy as Engineer & Signal Corps Officer.
In 1976 as Lieutenant and following the Helicopters pilot’s course, was assigned to the 4º HELO Battalion as Pilot and Signal Officer.
In 1979 as Captain was assigned to SPArmy Aviation. 1980-81 he attends the USArmy Transportation School Helicopter Maintenance Officer and Test pilot Course. 1985 attended the SPArmy Signal School, EW Course. 1985-89 Commander of Signal & Air Control Coy and XO/S3 Helo Battalion
In 1989 as Major was graduated, with honors, from the SPArmy General Staff (GS) College and was assigned to the OPS Division. In 1993 was S5 Chief UNPROFOR in BiH (FYROM).
In 1995 as LTC was assigned to the Cabinet of the SPArmy Chief of Staff. 1998-2001 was nominated as the first Spanish LNO to the USArmy Combined Arms Center (USA). 2001-02 was the Commander of the 1ST EW SP Battalion.
In 2002 as COL was Chief of the Joint Strategic Department SP Joint GS. 2004-07 was G6-CIS to NRDC and the Commander of the 21st Signal Regiment. 2007 was J4 Chief Logistic at KFOR HQ (KOSOVO).
In 2008 as BG was appointed as CoS Canary Islands Military Command and in 2012 General Deputy Director of the Land Systems Directorate.
Nowadays he is the General Head/PEO of the C4ISR&Space Programs at the SP MoD National Armament’s Directorate.
His awards include several Spanish Military & Civilian medals, the UNPROFOR, NATO Balkans, USArmy Meritorious Service, French National Defense (Silver) Medals… and others.
Married to Concepcion (psychologist), they have two children. He is Knight of San Jorge and Professor at the SEI-International Studies Society.

15:30 Chairman’s Closing Remarks and Close of Day Two

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Born in 1955 (Zaragoza) BG De Salas entered the SPArmy as Engineer & Signal Corps Officer.
In 1976 as Lieutenant and following the Helicopters pilot’s course, was assigned to the 4º HELO Battalion as Pilot and Signal Officer.
In 1979 as Captain was assigned to SPArmy Aviation. 1980-81 he attends the USArmy Transportation School Helicopter Maintenance Officer and Test pilot Course. 1985 attended the SPArmy Signal School, EW Course. 1985-89 Commander of Signal & Air Control Coy and XO/S3 Helo Battalion
In 1989 as Major was graduated, with honors, from the SPArmy General Staff (GS) College and was assigned to the OPS Division. In 1993 was S5 Chief UNPROFOR in BiH (FYROM).
In 1995 as LTC was assigned to the Cabinet of the SPArmy Chief of Staff. 1998-2001 was nominated as the first Spanish LNO to the USArmy Combined Arms Center (USA). 2001-02 was the Commander of the 1ST EW SP Battalion.
In 2002 as COL was Chief of the Joint Strategic Department SP Joint GS. 2004-07 was G6-CIS to NRDC and the Commander of the 21st Signal Regiment. 2007 was J4 Chief Logistic at KFOR HQ (KOSOVO).
In 2008 as BG was appointed as CoS Canary Islands Military Command and in 2012 General Deputy Director of the Land Systems Directorate.
Nowadays he is the General Head/PEO of the C4ISR&Space Programs at the SP MoD National Armament’s Directorate.
His awards include several Spanish Military & Civilian medals, the UNPROFOR, NATO Balkans, USArmy Meritorious Service, French National Defense (Silver) Medals… and others.
Married to Concepcion (psychologist), they have two children. He is Knight of San Jorge and Professor at the SEI-International Studies Society.

Director of Space Requirements, Canadian Department for National Defence

Colonel Dooling is the Director of Space Requirements at National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa, Canada. He joined the Canadian Forces in 1982 under the Officer Candidate Training Program, and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant after completing occupational training as an Air Weapons Controller and was assigned to the 22nd NORAD Region in North Bay, Ontario.
During his many operational tours, Colonel Dooling has accumulated 2488 hours on the AWACS aircraft, which included flying over 200 missions in support of UN and NATO operations in the former Republic of Yugoslavia. Additionally, he has been the Director of Operations for the Canadian Air Defence Sector; has held the position of Range Operations Officer for the Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment at CFB Cold Lake, Alberta; and was an instructor at the Air Weapons Control and Countermeasures School. He is a graduate of the Canadian Forces Command and Staff College and holds a Bachelor of Military Arts and Science Degree from the Royal Military College.
Colonel Dooling’s command tours include Air Expeditionary Wing Commander for Operation IGNITION 2013, in Iceland; Commanding Officer of 21 Aerospace Control and Warning Squadron and Commanding Officer of 51 Aerospace Control and Warning (Operational Training) Squadron, both located at 22 Wing / CFB North Bay. Following the events of 9/11, while CO of 51 Squadron, he was recognized by the Commander-in-Chief of NORAD (U.S. Gen Eberhart) and the Canadian NORAD Region Commander (Major-General Dumais), for his calm, confident and decisive leadership in support of the NORAD counter-terrorism mission: “Operation Noble Eagle.”
Colonel Dooling’s staff experience includes 3 years as a staff officer in the multinational Strategic Plans and Policy division at NATO Supreme Allied Command Transformation in Norfolk, Virginia, and 2 years on the Vice Chief of Defence Staff at the Executive Coordination cell in National Defence Headquarters.
Colonel Dooling is married to the former Laura St.Jean of North Bay. They have two daughters, Sarah, and Jessica.

Colonel McLaughlin’s military decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (1 OLC), and the Bronze Star (2 OLC). He has also been awarded the Ranger Tab, the Master Parachutist Badge, the Combat Action Badge, and the Argentinean, German, and Canadian Parachutist Badges.

Colonel McLaughlin’s military education includes the Signal Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, the Army Command and General Staff College, and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. He holds a Master of Science degree in National Resource Strategy. He has also graduated from the U.S. Army Airborne School and Ranger School.
Colonel McLaughlin is a graduate of Williamsville North High School in Buffalo, NY and the University of Texas at Austin where he was commissioned in the Signal Corps.

Colonel McLaughlin is married to the former Michelle Collins. They have two daughters, Shannon and Meagan.

Colonel John R. Moelter currently serves as the Chief Information Officer and J6 Director for
U.S. Southern Command, Miami, Florida.

Colonel Moelter grew up in Sturgis, South Dakota, and received his commission in 1989 as a graduate of the ROTC program at Black Hills State University, Spearfish, South Dakota. He has a broad background in fixed and tactical, Army and Joint communications systems and has held a variety of command and staff positions.

COL Moelter is married to the former Bridgette Cogar of West Virginia and they have five sons;
Joseph (16), Jonathan (16), Samuel (13), Benjamin (10), Matthew (5).

Colonel Michael Moyles is the Chief, Information Technology and Mission Services, North American Aerospace Defense Command and US Northern Command, Peterson AFB, CO. Col Moyles leads 145 coalition and multi-service personnel in the integration and operation of the command’s IT enterprise. His responsibilities encompass IT service design and delivery; planning and engineering mission system and common-user services; operating and maintaining enterprise IT infrastructure; and managing the command’s trusted information environments to provide situational awareness, command and control of bi-national air space and to enable Department of Defense support to civil authorities, theater security cooperation and United States’ homeland defense.

Commander Jean-Philippe Vautier was born in Sedan (France) on the 11th August 1977. After his initial officer training, he began his operational career in 1999 onboard anti-submarine warfare destroyer La Motte-Picquet. He participated in Operation Khor Angar to protect the port of Djibouti at the time of the conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea.
After a one year exchange onboard SSN Perle, he was assigned in 2001 onboard anti-air warfare destroyer Cassard. He then took part to the first campaign in Afghanistan (Operation Heracles 2002) through the air defense of nuclear carrier vessel Charles De Gaulle.

In 2005, commander Vautier joined the navy headquarters where he served as procurement officer in the field of information and communication systems.

In 2008, he was appointed to nuclear carrier vessel Charles De Gaulle as telecommunication officer. From 2010 to 2012, he was the executive officer of the surveillance frigate Germinal and took part to numerous counter drug traffic operations in Caribbean Sea.

Promoted to commander on the 1st November 2012, he commanded the mine hunter Andromède from February 2013 to August 2014. As such, he contributed to neutralizations of mines from World War I and II, and participated to multinational exercises.

After studying at War College in Paris (class of 2014), he joined the Joint Space Command where he is in charge of satellite telecommunications procurement for French Armed Forces.

Commander Vautier is Knight of the National Order of Merit and holder of the French commemorative medal with staple “Afghanistan”. He is engineer from the naval school (class of 1996) and engineer from Telecom Paris (class of 2005).

CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Mr. Douglas L. Loverro, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is the
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy. In this role he is responsible for establishing
policy and guidance to assure US and allied warfighters the benefits of Space capabilities and to help
guide the Department’s strategy for addressing space-related issues. He also leads Departmental
activities in international space cooperation.
PAST EXPERIENCE: Mr. Loverro most recently served as the Executive Director for Air Force Space
Command’s Space and Missile Systems Center where he also served as the Air Force’s Deputy Program
Executive Officer (PEO) for Space. In that capacity, he was responsible to the commander and PEO for
the development, deployment, and sustainment of all Department of Air Force space systems and was a
key spokesman for addressing the growing importance of, space systems and the steps needed to assure
them for the future. He has been involved in the planning and acquisition of DoD and Space Intelligence
systems for over twenty years, both in and out of uniform.

Mr. Loverro is credited with a wide-ranging list of accomplishments in aerospace development including
the invention of the supersonic chemical oxygen-iodine laser, the initiation of the DoD's Global
Broadcast Service, establishing the foundation for all Global Positioning System modernization, and
leading the push for greater use of commercial manufacturing and capabilities for future DoD space and
launch systems. He retired from active duty in February 2006 upon selection as a member of the Defense
Intelligence Senior Executive Service. He assumed his current role in Mar 2013.

EDUCATION: Mr. Loverro holds a BS in Chemistry from the United States Air Force academy, an MS
in Physics from the University of New Mexico, an MS in Political Science from Auburn University, and
an MBA from the University of West Florida. He was the top graduate from his class in the Industrial
College of the Armed Forces and is a graduate of the JFK School of Government Senior Executives in
National and International Security Program.

Mr. Loverro is married to Stephanie Loverro and have two children, Adam and Kari. He is an avid
triathlete and is in competition with his daughter, who is winning.

On 1 December 2014, Dr Gregory Edwards assumed the post of Director Infrastructure Services in the NATO Communications and Information Agency. He is responsible for the life cycle aspect of the Telecommunications Networks and IT Infrastructure; Core and Enterprise Services; Information Technology Modernization Program Executive oversight; in addition to comprehensive solutions for Cyber Security and System Management and Control for the entire NATO Alliance.

Prior to joining NATO, Dr Edwards held various positions at the Defence Information Systems Agency (DISA) (2010 –2014). As the Vice Director of Joint Information Environment (JIE) Technical Synchronization Office he led the architectural engineering and design to develop the JIE for the Department of Defence (DoD). He orchestrated activities with Combatant Commands, Services and Agencies to realize a JIE comprised of shared IT infrastructure, enterprise services, and a single security architecture goal. As the Deputy for Command Centre Operations for DISA, he led day-to-day operations for an $8.7M, 263 person staff, global Command Centre responsible for DoD Information Enterprise operations and executing global cyber security defence for US Cyber Command. In 2013 he was deployed to Kabul, Afghanistan, under the DoD Civilian Expeditionary Workforce program to serve as a Senior Telecommunications Advisor to the Afghanistan Minister of Communications and Information Technology. In 2008, Dr Edwards joined Qwest Government Services Inc. as a Senior Program Manager responsible for managing a $150M fiber optic transport and $500M provisioning services contract portfolio.

Prior to assuming this position, he served as an officer in the active duty Air Force, Communication and Computer Systems for 26 years. His career of distinguished and honourable service included communications and electronic leadership, management, operations, planning, engineering and integration responsibilities. Highlights are serving as the Senior US Joint Service Communications Director and Information Officer in South Korea. He also led DISA’s unclassified Data Network Services Branch in executing a budget of $200M for global data network program management, provisioning, sustainment and life-cycle support. As the Executive Assistant to the Director of DISA, he helped translate a command, control, communications, computer and intelligence system vision into actions focused on revolutionizing military affairs. He also served as a DISA liaison with the National Security Agency to integrate Public Key Infrastructure technology into the Defense Message System. As a military Foreign Area Officer, he was a skilled linguist and served as the Director of a Korean Language translations division.

Dr Edwards earned Bachelor’s degrees in both Computer Science and Management, Masters degrees in National Resource Strategy from the National Defence University and Information Resource Management from Webster University. In 2011, he received a Doctorate in Applied Management and Decision Sciences, Information Technology Systems from Walden University. He is a graduate of Yonsei University’s Korean Language Centre. He earned several military medals and awards of distinction, as well as, official commendations from the Republic of Korea’s Chief of Staff of the Army and Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff for C4ISR interoperability accomplishments. Publication: Doctoral thesis, “Federal Government Information Systems Security Management and Governance are Pacing Factors to Innovation”.

Jessie (Jess) L. Showers, Jr. is the Infrastructure Executive, Implementation and Sustainment Center, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). He is responsible for planning, resourcing, sustaining and evolving the Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN) core. The DoDIN core consists of satellite communications (SATCOM), gateways, optical transport, organizational messaging, mobility and TDM and IP networks (NIPR, SIPR, DSN, DRSN, voice over IP (VoIP) and classified VoIP). His responsibilities also include Senior National Leadership Communications (SNLC), U.S. Secret Service (USSS) support and Multinational Information Sharing (MNIS). These networks provide information superiority and a global enterprise infrastructure in direct support to the President, Secretary of Defense, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Combatant Commanders, DoD Components, and other mission partners. Additionally, he is responsible for directing strategic planning and resource and business management. He serves as a senior network expert for DODIN managed terrestrial and SATCOM networks and provides executive oversight for development, management, and execution of the budget.

Prior to becoming Infrastructure Executive, he was the Vice Director for Network Services and Chief, Defense Information System Network (DISN) Project Management Office and Resources Center. In these roles, he was responsible for strategic planning, acquisition, project execution and sustainment of the DISN infrastructure and carrier-class services (voice, video, data, and transport) providing information superiority to the Department of Defense. Also, Mr. Showers led all programmatic, technology refresh, integrated process improvement, security, contracting/acquisition, and customer service activities for Network Services.

Mr. Showers came to DISA after spending several years in industry where, in his most recent position, he led information technology initiatives focused on the Federal government. In this capacity, he was responsible for performance, business development, personnel, and related support programs spanning all aspects profit and loss (P&L). As a result, he has considerable experience in planning, implementing, and managing major communications networks and leading people.

Mr. Showers retired from the United States Air Force where he held a variety of positions in which he directed the design, acquisition, implementation, transition, and operation of USAF telecommunication and IT networks. Also, he developed policies and procedures governing networks and acted as principal advisor on personnel, operations, and maintenance.

Mr. Showers received his undergraduate degree in Management and Computer Information Systems from Park University. In 1999, he received a Master of Art degree in Computer and Information Resource Management from Webster University. Also, he received a Master of Science degree in National Resource Strategy from the National Defense University, Industrial College of the Armed Forces, Washington, D.C., in 2012.

Director of Strategic Plans, Programs, Requirements and Analysis, Air Force Space Command, US Air Force

Brig. Gen. Nina M. Armagno is Director of Strategic Plans, Programs, Requirements and Analysis, Headquarters Air Force Space Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. She is responsible for developing strategy, doctrine and policy for the command’s space and cyberspace operations; defining the future of space and cyberspace systems through requirements definition, mission area architectures, analysis, science and technology development and insertion in support of the joint warfighter, Department of Defense, civil, and national users. The General also manages the command’s international relations and foreign disclosure programs. Mission areas include missile warning/defense, military satellite communications, cyber warfare network operations, precision navigation and timing, space control, space protection, and launch and range.

General Armagno entered the Air Force after graduating from the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, in June 1988. Her experience in space systems operations includes combat-mission-ready operator, instructor, evaluator and flight commander in strategic missile warning, space surveillance, space control, space launch and theater missile warning mission areas.

Prior to her current assignment, General Armagno served as the Commander, 45th Space Wing, and Director, Eastern Range, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, where she was responsible for the processing and launching of U.S. government and commercial satellites from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. She has served as the installation commander of the 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg AFB, California; 6th Space Warning Squadron at Cape Cod Air Force Station, Massachusetts; the commander and deputy commander, 21st Operations Group, Peterson AFB, Colorado; as the Department of Defense senior military assistant; and chief of staff to the director, Operational Test and Evaluation, Office of the Secretary of Defense. In addition, she has held staff assignments at Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Headquarters Air Force Space Command, Headquarters 14th Air Force and the 381st Training Group and served as an Air Force Legislative Fellow in the office of Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher.

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters
Air Force Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters
Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Army Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal
Air Force Meritorious Unit Award
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with three oak leaf clusters
National Defense Service Medal with oak leaf cluster
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for Space, and the Director, Principal DoD Space Advisor Staff, Department of Defense

Winston A. Beauchamp, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is the Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for Space, and the Director, Principal DoD Space Advisor Staff, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C. In this role, he is responsible for integrating and overseeing all DoD space capabilities and activities, coordinating with the Intelligence Community, and providing support to the Secretary of Defense on space portfolio decisions. Additionally, as Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for Space, he provides the principal support to the Under Secretary’s role as the Headquarters U.S. Air Force focal point for space matters and in coordinating activities across the Air Force space enterprise.

Mr. Beauchamp began his career in the National Security field in 1992, as a systems engineer with General Electric (GE) Aerospace. He worked in a number of positions with GE, Martin Marietta, and Lockheed Martin Corporation before joining the federal government as an intelligence operations specialist in 1996.

Mr. Beauchamp previously served as the Deputy Director, Office of Geospatial-Intelligence Management in the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), and led NGA’s activities in the management of resources that constituted and supported the National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG). He also assisted in overseeing NSG strategic planning, functional and program guidance, architecture analysis, planning, modeling, and simulation for future GEOINT systems and capabilities. Other positions within NGA held by Mr. Beauchamp include Technical Executive of the Acquisition Directorate; Director of Systems Engineering, Acquisitions Directorate; and Director, InnoVision, Frontiers Office where he led future requirements and architecture analyses of the NSG. These studies guided major geospatial intelligence investment decisions within the Intelligence Community and the DoD, including the development of the NextView Commercial Imagery program. Prior to his current assignment, he served in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence as the Director of the Mission Integration Division and as the co-chair of the Advanced Capability and Deterrence Panel. In these joint Department of Defense/Intelligence Community roles he advanced intelligence integration by leading enterprise governance to identify, prioritize, and develop strategies to address mission needs, enterprise challenges, and intelligence gaps and led initiatives to pursue innovative ways to advance U.S. strategic advantage for the 21st century.

Ben Camerlin

Program Manager, SATCOM PMO, GSA

Brad Grady

Senior Analyst , Northern Sky Research, LLC

Brad has been involved in the Satellite Communications Industry since 2005, joining NSR in 2010. He is a lead author of NSR’s Government and Military Satellite Communications study, and a core member of NSR’s mobility research practice for civil and government markets. He regularly provides his insights and analysis to NSR’s single-client consulting practice, and is also a regular contributor to leading industry publications and forums.

Brigadier General (Ret'd) Tip Osterthaler

Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for European and NATO Policy, Department of Defense

Brigadier General Carlos de Salas

Head of C4ISR & Space Programs, Spanish Ministry of Defence

Born in 1955 (Zaragoza) BG De Salas entered the SPArmy as Engineer & Signal Corps Officer.
In 1976 as Lieutenant and following the Helicopters pilot’s course, was assigned to the 4º HELO Battalion as Pilot and Signal Officer.
In 1979 as Captain was assigned to SPArmy Aviation. 1980-81 he attends the USArmy Transportation School Helicopter Maintenance Officer and Test pilot Course. 1985 attended the SPArmy Signal School, EW Course. 1985-89 Commander of Signal & Air Control Coy and XO/S3 Helo Battalion
In 1989 as Major was graduated, with honors, from the SPArmy General Staff (GS) College and was assigned to the OPS Division. In 1993 was S5 Chief UNPROFOR in BiH (FYROM).
In 1995 as LTC was assigned to the Cabinet of the SPArmy Chief of Staff. 1998-2001 was nominated as the first Spanish LNO to the USArmy Combined Arms Center (USA). 2001-02 was the Commander of the 1ST EW SP Battalion.
In 2002 as COL was Chief of the Joint Strategic Department SP Joint GS. 2004-07 was G6-CIS to NRDC and the Commander of the 21st Signal Regiment. 2007 was J4 Chief Logistic at KFOR HQ (KOSOVO).
In 2008 as BG was appointed as CoS Canary Islands Military Command and in 2012 General Deputy Director of the Land Systems Directorate.
Nowadays he is the General Head/PEO of the C4ISR&Space Programs at the SP MoD National Armament’s Directorate.
His awards include several Spanish Military & Civilian medals, the UNPROFOR, NATO Balkans, USArmy Meritorious Service, French National Defense (Silver) Medals… and others.
Married to Concepcion (psychologist), they have two children. He is Knight of San Jorge and Professor at the SEI-International Studies Society.

Byron Browning

Chief Space and Airborne Branch, CIO/G-6, US Army CIO G/6

Colonel Jeff Dooling

Director of Space Requirements, Canadian Department for National Defence

Colonel Dooling is the Director of Space Requirements at National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa, Canada. He joined the Canadian Forces in 1982 under the Officer Candidate Training Program, and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant after completing occupational training as an Air Weapons Controller and was assigned to the 22nd NORAD Region in North Bay, Ontario.
During his many operational tours, Colonel Dooling has accumulated 2488 hours on the AWACS aircraft, which included flying over 200 missions in support of UN and NATO operations in the former Republic of Yugoslavia. Additionally, he has been the Director of Operations for the Canadian Air Defence Sector; has held the position of Range Operations Officer for the Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment at CFB Cold Lake, Alberta; and was an instructor at the Air Weapons Control and Countermeasures School. He is a graduate of the Canadian Forces Command and Staff College and holds a Bachelor of Military Arts and Science Degree from the Royal Military College.
Colonel Dooling’s command tours include Air Expeditionary Wing Commander for Operation IGNITION 2013, in Iceland; Commanding Officer of 21 Aerospace Control and Warning Squadron and Commanding Officer of 51 Aerospace Control and Warning (Operational Training) Squadron, both located at 22 Wing / CFB North Bay. Following the events of 9/11, while CO of 51 Squadron, he was recognized by the Commander-in-Chief of NORAD (U.S. Gen Eberhart) and the Canadian NORAD Region Commander (Major-General Dumais), for his calm, confident and decisive leadership in support of the NORAD counter-terrorism mission: “Operation Noble Eagle.”
Colonel Dooling’s staff experience includes 3 years as a staff officer in the multinational Strategic Plans and Policy division at NATO Supreme Allied Command Transformation in Norfolk, Virginia, and 2 years on the Vice Chief of Defence Staff at the Executive Coordination cell in National Defence Headquarters.
Colonel Dooling is married to the former Laura St.Jean of North Bay. They have two daughters, Sarah, and Jessica.

Colonel McLaughlin’s military decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (1 OLC), and the Bronze Star (2 OLC). He has also been awarded the Ranger Tab, the Master Parachutist Badge, the Combat Action Badge, and the Argentinean, German, and Canadian Parachutist Badges.

Colonel McLaughlin’s military education includes the Signal Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, the Army Command and General Staff College, and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. He holds a Master of Science degree in National Resource Strategy. He has also graduated from the U.S. Army Airborne School and Ranger School.
Colonel McLaughlin is a graduate of Williamsville North High School in Buffalo, NY and the University of Texas at Austin where he was commissioned in the Signal Corps.

Colonel McLaughlin is married to the former Michelle Collins. They have two daughters, Shannon and Meagan.

Colonel Jonathon Moelter

Head of J6, Southern Command

Colonel John R. Moelter currently serves as the Chief Information Officer and J6 Director for
U.S. Southern Command, Miami, Florida.

Colonel Moelter grew up in Sturgis, South Dakota, and received his commission in 1989 as a graduate of the ROTC program at Black Hills State University, Spearfish, South Dakota. He has a broad background in fixed and tactical, Army and Joint communications systems and has held a variety of command and staff positions.

COL Moelter is married to the former Bridgette Cogar of West Virginia and they have five sons;
Joseph (16), Jonathan (16), Samuel (13), Benjamin (10), Matthew (5).

Colonel Michael Moyles

Chief, IT and Mission Services Division, J6, NORAD-USNORTHCOM

Colonel Michael Moyles is the Chief, Information Technology and Mission Services, North American Aerospace Defense Command and US Northern Command, Peterson AFB, CO. Col Moyles leads 145 coalition and multi-service personnel in the integration and operation of the command’s IT enterprise. His responsibilities encompass IT service design and delivery; planning and engineering mission system and common-user services; operating and maintaining enterprise IT infrastructure; and managing the command’s trusted information environments to provide situational awareness, command and control of bi-national air space and to enable Department of Defense support to civil authorities, theater security cooperation and United States’ homeland defense.

Colonel Neil Khatod

Deputy Division Chief for Operations, U.S Central Command

Commander Jean-Philippe Vautier

SatCom Programme Officer, French Joint Space Command

Commander Jean-Philippe Vautier was born in Sedan (France) on the 11th August 1977. After his initial officer training, he began his operational career in 1999 onboard anti-submarine warfare destroyer La Motte-Picquet. He participated in Operation Khor Angar to protect the port of Djibouti at the time of the conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea.
After a one year exchange onboard SSN Perle, he was assigned in 2001 onboard anti-air warfare destroyer Cassard. He then took part to the first campaign in Afghanistan (Operation Heracles 2002) through the air defense of nuclear carrier vessel Charles De Gaulle.

In 2005, commander Vautier joined the navy headquarters where he served as procurement officer in the field of information and communication systems.

In 2008, he was appointed to nuclear carrier vessel Charles De Gaulle as telecommunication officer. From 2010 to 2012, he was the executive officer of the surveillance frigate Germinal and took part to numerous counter drug traffic operations in Caribbean Sea.

Promoted to commander on the 1st November 2012, he commanded the mine hunter Andromède from February 2013 to August 2014. As such, he contributed to neutralizations of mines from World War I and II, and participated to multinational exercises.

After studying at War College in Paris (class of 2014), he joined the Joint Space Command where he is in charge of satellite telecommunications procurement for French Armed Forces.

Commander Vautier is Knight of the National Order of Merit and holder of the French commemorative medal with staple “Afghanistan”. He is engineer from the naval school (class of 1996) and engineer from Telecom Paris (class of 2005).

He is married and has five children.

Daniel Losada

Senior Director of Defense Systems, Hughes Network Systems

Douglas Loverro

CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Mr. Douglas L. Loverro, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is the
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy. In this role he is responsible for establishing
policy and guidance to assure US and allied warfighters the benefits of Space capabilities and to help
guide the Department’s strategy for addressing space-related issues. He also leads Departmental
activities in international space cooperation.
PAST EXPERIENCE: Mr. Loverro most recently served as the Executive Director for Air Force Space
Command’s Space and Missile Systems Center where he also served as the Air Force’s Deputy Program
Executive Officer (PEO) for Space. In that capacity, he was responsible to the commander and PEO for
the development, deployment, and sustainment of all Department of Air Force space systems and was a
key spokesman for addressing the growing importance of, space systems and the steps needed to assure
them for the future. He has been involved in the planning and acquisition of DoD and Space Intelligence
systems for over twenty years, both in and out of uniform.

Mr. Loverro is credited with a wide-ranging list of accomplishments in aerospace development including
the invention of the supersonic chemical oxygen-iodine laser, the initiation of the DoD's Global
Broadcast Service, establishing the foundation for all Global Positioning System modernization, and
leading the push for greater use of commercial manufacturing and capabilities for future DoD space and
launch systems. He retired from active duty in February 2006 upon selection as a member of the Defense
Intelligence Senior Executive Service. He assumed his current role in Mar 2013.

EDUCATION: Mr. Loverro holds a BS in Chemistry from the United States Air Force academy, an MS
in Physics from the University of New Mexico, an MS in Political Science from Auburn University, and
an MBA from the University of West Florida. He was the top graduate from his class in the Industrial
College of the Armed Forces and is a graduate of the JFK School of Government Senior Executives in
National and International Security Program.

Mr. Loverro is married to Stephanie Loverro and have two children, Adam and Kari. He is an avid
triathlete and is in competition with his daughter, who is winning.

Dr Gregory Edwards

Head of Infrastructure Services, NATO NCIA

On 1 December 2014, Dr Gregory Edwards assumed the post of Director Infrastructure Services in the NATO Communications and Information Agency. He is responsible for the life cycle aspect of the Telecommunications Networks and IT Infrastructure; Core and Enterprise Services; Information Technology Modernization Program Executive oversight; in addition to comprehensive solutions for Cyber Security and System Management and Control for the entire NATO Alliance.

Prior to joining NATO, Dr Edwards held various positions at the Defence Information Systems Agency (DISA) (2010 –2014). As the Vice Director of Joint Information Environment (JIE) Technical Synchronization Office he led the architectural engineering and design to develop the JIE for the Department of Defence (DoD). He orchestrated activities with Combatant Commands, Services and Agencies to realize a JIE comprised of shared IT infrastructure, enterprise services, and a single security architecture goal. As the Deputy for Command Centre Operations for DISA, he led day-to-day operations for an $8.7M, 263 person staff, global Command Centre responsible for DoD Information Enterprise operations and executing global cyber security defence for US Cyber Command. In 2013 he was deployed to Kabul, Afghanistan, under the DoD Civilian Expeditionary Workforce program to serve as a Senior Telecommunications Advisor to the Afghanistan Minister of Communications and Information Technology. In 2008, Dr Edwards joined Qwest Government Services Inc. as a Senior Program Manager responsible for managing a $150M fiber optic transport and $500M provisioning services contract portfolio.

Prior to assuming this position, he served as an officer in the active duty Air Force, Communication and Computer Systems for 26 years. His career of distinguished and honourable service included communications and electronic leadership, management, operations, planning, engineering and integration responsibilities. Highlights are serving as the Senior US Joint Service Communications Director and Information Officer in South Korea. He also led DISA’s unclassified Data Network Services Branch in executing a budget of $200M for global data network program management, provisioning, sustainment and life-cycle support. As the Executive Assistant to the Director of DISA, he helped translate a command, control, communications, computer and intelligence system vision into actions focused on revolutionizing military affairs. He also served as a DISA liaison with the National Security Agency to integrate Public Key Infrastructure technology into the Defense Message System. As a military Foreign Area Officer, he was a skilled linguist and served as the Director of a Korean Language translations division.

Dr Edwards earned Bachelor’s degrees in both Computer Science and Management, Masters degrees in National Resource Strategy from the National Defence University and Information Resource Management from Webster University. In 2011, he received a Doctorate in Applied Management and Decision Sciences, Information Technology Systems from Walden University. He is a graduate of Yonsei University’s Korean Language Centre. He earned several military medals and awards of distinction, as well as, official commendations from the Republic of Korea’s Chief of Staff of the Army and Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff for C4ISR interoperability accomplishments. Publication: Doctoral thesis, “Federal Government Information Systems Security Management and Governance are Pacing Factors to Innovation”.

Jack Deasy

VP of Government Sales, O3b Networks

Jessie Showers

Jessie (Jess) L. Showers, Jr. is the Infrastructure Executive, Implementation and Sustainment Center, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). He is responsible for planning, resourcing, sustaining and evolving the Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN) core. The DoDIN core consists of satellite communications (SATCOM), gateways, optical transport, organizational messaging, mobility and TDM and IP networks (NIPR, SIPR, DSN, DRSN, voice over IP (VoIP) and classified VoIP). His responsibilities also include Senior National Leadership Communications (SNLC), U.S. Secret Service (USSS) support and Multinational Information Sharing (MNIS). These networks provide information superiority and a global enterprise infrastructure in direct support to the President, Secretary of Defense, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Combatant Commanders, DoD Components, and other mission partners. Additionally, he is responsible for directing strategic planning and resource and business management. He serves as a senior network expert for DODIN managed terrestrial and SATCOM networks and provides executive oversight for development, management, and execution of the budget.

Prior to becoming Infrastructure Executive, he was the Vice Director for Network Services and Chief, Defense Information System Network (DISN) Project Management Office and Resources Center. In these roles, he was responsible for strategic planning, acquisition, project execution and sustainment of the DISN infrastructure and carrier-class services (voice, video, data, and transport) providing information superiority to the Department of Defense. Also, Mr. Showers led all programmatic, technology refresh, integrated process improvement, security, contracting/acquisition, and customer service activities for Network Services.

Mr. Showers came to DISA after spending several years in industry where, in his most recent position, he led information technology initiatives focused on the Federal government. In this capacity, he was responsible for performance, business development, personnel, and related support programs spanning all aspects profit and loss (P&L). As a result, he has considerable experience in planning, implementing, and managing major communications networks and leading people.

Mr. Showers retired from the United States Air Force where he held a variety of positions in which he directed the design, acquisition, implementation, transition, and operation of USAF telecommunication and IT networks. Also, he developed policies and procedures governing networks and acted as principal advisor on personnel, operations, and maintenance.

Mr. Showers received his undergraduate degree in Management and Computer Information Systems from Park University. In 1999, he received a Master of Art degree in Computer and Information Resource Management from Webster University. Also, he received a Master of Science degree in National Resource Strategy from the National Defense University, Industrial College of the Armed Forces, Washington, D.C., in 2012.

John Herrmann

Mr. John M. Herrmann is Chief of the Transport, Satellite and Support Branch of the Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization (DITCO) - Scott Field Office and is responsible for the contracting activities of 80 contracting officers and specialists. The Transport, Satellite and Support Branch maintains a contract portfolio worth $15.7B and includes contracts for long-haul telecommunications, mobility, dark fiber, priority telecommunications services, and mobile and fixed commercial satellite communications (COMSATCOM) services.

Mr. Herrmann has over 30 years of Government contracting experience, holds an unlimited Contracting Officer’s warrant, and was the Contracting Officer for the Government Emergency Telecommunications Service (GETS), the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Next Generation Wideband project, numerous Inmarsat BGAN BPAs, the Joint Battle Command Platform (JBC-P) Blue Force Tracking (BFT) systems bandwidth procurement, the American Forces Radio & Television Services (AFRTS) - Global Satellite Services (GSS) program, and most recently, the Senior Leader Command Control Communications – Airborne (SLC3S-A) Broadband Aero Mobile Satellite Service (AMSS). He has been with DITCO for over 21 years during which he held a variety of contracting positions. Prior to his time at DITCO, Mr. Herrmann was a Contract Administrator and Negotiator at the Government’s plant representative office at McDonnell Douglas Corporation in St. Louis, Missouri where he worked on the F-15 and F-18 programs.

Mr. Herrmann received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from St. Louis University in 1981. He holds Defense Acqusition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III certification in Contracting and a Level I certification in Cyber-Security.

Joseph Vanderpoorten

Technical Director, MILSATCOM Advanced Concept Group, US Air Force

Major General Nina Armagno

Director of Strategic Plans, Programs, Requirements and Analysis, Air Force Space Command, US Air Force

Brig. Gen. Nina M. Armagno is Director of Strategic Plans, Programs, Requirements and Analysis, Headquarters Air Force Space Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. She is responsible for developing strategy, doctrine and policy for the command’s space and cyberspace operations; defining the future of space and cyberspace systems through requirements definition, mission area architectures, analysis, science and technology development and insertion in support of the joint warfighter, Department of Defense, civil, and national users. The General also manages the command’s international relations and foreign disclosure programs. Mission areas include missile warning/defense, military satellite communications, cyber warfare network operations, precision navigation and timing, space control, space protection, and launch and range.

General Armagno entered the Air Force after graduating from the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, in June 1988. Her experience in space systems operations includes combat-mission-ready operator, instructor, evaluator and flight commander in strategic missile warning, space surveillance, space control, space launch and theater missile warning mission areas.

Prior to her current assignment, General Armagno served as the Commander, 45th Space Wing, and Director, Eastern Range, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, where she was responsible for the processing and launching of U.S. government and commercial satellites from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. She has served as the installation commander of the 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg AFB, California; 6th Space Warning Squadron at Cape Cod Air Force Station, Massachusetts; the commander and deputy commander, 21st Operations Group, Peterson AFB, Colorado; as the Department of Defense senior military assistant; and chief of staff to the director, Operational Test and Evaluation, Office of the Secretary of Defense. In addition, she has held staff assignments at Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Headquarters Air Force Space Command, Headquarters 14th Air Force and the 381st Training Group and served as an Air Force Legislative Fellow in the office of Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher.

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters
Air Force Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters
Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Army Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal
Air Force Meritorious Unit Award
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with three oak leaf clusters
National Defense Service Medal with oak leaf cluster
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Myland Pride

Patrick Rayermann

Winston Beauchamp

Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for Space, and the Director, Principal DoD Space Advisor Staff, Department of Defense

Winston A. Beauchamp, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is the Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for Space, and the Director, Principal DoD Space Advisor Staff, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C. In this role, he is responsible for integrating and overseeing all DoD space capabilities and activities, coordinating with the Intelligence Community, and providing support to the Secretary of Defense on space portfolio decisions. Additionally, as Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for Space, he provides the principal support to the Under Secretary’s role as the Headquarters U.S. Air Force focal point for space matters and in coordinating activities across the Air Force space enterprise.

Mr. Beauchamp began his career in the National Security field in 1992, as a systems engineer with General Electric (GE) Aerospace. He worked in a number of positions with GE, Martin Marietta, and Lockheed Martin Corporation before joining the federal government as an intelligence operations specialist in 1996.

Mr. Beauchamp previously served as the Deputy Director, Office of Geospatial-Intelligence Management in the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), and led NGA’s activities in the management of resources that constituted and supported the National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG). He also assisted in overseeing NSG strategic planning, functional and program guidance, architecture analysis, planning, modeling, and simulation for future GEOINT systems and capabilities. Other positions within NGA held by Mr. Beauchamp include Technical Executive of the Acquisition Directorate; Director of Systems Engineering, Acquisitions Directorate; and Director, InnoVision, Frontiers Office where he led future requirements and architecture analyses of the NSG. These studies guided major geospatial intelligence investment decisions within the Intelligence Community and the DoD, including the development of the NextView Commercial Imagery program. Prior to his current assignment, he served in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence as the Director of the Mission Integration Division and as the co-chair of the Advanced Capability and Deterrence Panel. In these joint Department of Defense/Intelligence Community roles he advanced intelligence integration by leading enterprise governance to identify, prioritize, and develop strategies to address mission needs, enterprise challenges, and intelligence gaps and led initiatives to pursue innovative ways to advance U.S. strategic advantage for the 21st century.

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View detailsAustralian Security MagazineSupportershttp://www.australiansecuritymagazine.com.au/The Australian Security Magazine is the country’s leading government and corporate security magazine. It is published bi-monthly and is distributed free of charge to many of the biggest decision makers in the security industry and also sold in selected stores. It is a highly respected and sought after publication, incorporating investigative journalism, provoking editorial and up-to-date news, trends and events for all security professionals.

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DSI reaches out to decision makers in the armed and paramilitary forces, policy makers in government & ministries, strategic analysts, security agencies, domestic defence industry & international defence manufacturers who are looking at India as potential market.

View detailsDefence IndustriesSupportershttp://www.defence-industries.comDefence Industries, our one-of-a kind business venture has been an across- the –board network that intensifies the defence industries market by promoting paramount companies in the sector. Being an industry specific market resource center, defence industries allies buyers and suppliers across the global defence industry, for better business outputs. Used as a means that creates partnerships and as a point of reference by professionals within the defence industry, this comprehensive resource is a knowledge bank of the latest news releases, detailed information on industry projects, forthcoming events, white papers, interviews by industry professionals about the latest technologies developed in the industry, informative articles, and an elaborate categorization of products and services. Our promotional strategies, targeted at an array of relevant professionals, enhance market-visibility, in the Defence Industry.

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View detailsInternational Journal of Intelligent Defence Support SystemsSupportershttp://www.inderscience.com/ijidssIJIDSS proposes and fosters discussion on the development of novel computational intelligence techniques and their application to support systems used by defence personnel. The scope of application covers strategic, tactical and operational decision-making across the entire defence sector, covering areas such as intelligence gathering and analysis, capability assessment, tactics modelling and evaluation and logistics management as well as military systems integration and both semi-autonomous and autonomous systems.

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View detailsPolice OracleSupportershttp://www.policeoracle.comPolice Oracle is the leading independent police Internet portal in the UK. Used by officers of every rank and from every UK police force it has become the default resource for officers and support staff to keep informed of police current affairs, job opportunities, best practice and law updates.

View detailsProSecurityZoneSupportershttp://www.prosecurityzone.comProSecurityZone brings the latest security news to professionals throughout the world every day, offering them industry insight, new developments and inspiring ideas. Each day, news is added to our growing archive, creating a rich and valuable information resource for anybody involved or interested in the security industry. With free access, free publication of news and free newsletter distribution, both users and suppliers have the world of security at their fingertips.

View detailsRF GlobalnetSupportershttp://www.rfglobalnet.comVertMarkets, Inc., publishes industry-specific trade magazines that serve key decision-makers and professionals in a select set of targeted vertical markets. As a complement to VertMarkets' leading online industry Web sites, the magazines offer readers compelling editorial, providing news analysis, market trends, technical reviews, case studies, technical papers, and other educational articles authored by some of the most respected experts in the industries we serve. Additionally, each magazine has a comprehensive Buyer's Guide section designed to promote the latest innovations and products from the leading companies in the market. VertMarkets' circulation model aligns directly with the needs of our readers, as our magazines are aggressively distributed at and around many key industry Tradeshows throughout the year. VertMarkets plans to continue building on the support we give our readers by expanding our magazine publishing business.

View detailsRussian Space WebSupportershttp://www.russianspaceweb.comRussianSpaceWeb.com is a public-supported independent publication, not affiliated with any government or private institution. The mission of this site is to preserve and popularize history of space exploration, to promote cooperation in space and to provide independent coverage of space program.

View detailsSatellite Interference Reduction Group (IRG)Supportershttp://www.suirg.orgSatellite Interference Reduction Group (IRG) is the global industry organisation, established to combat the increasing and costly problem of satellite radio frequency interference. It also as a group focuses on the future of satellite communication technology and the effects or issues of that technology relating to interference. IRG has a number of practical initiatives, all aimed at reducing satellite interference, including establishing Carrier ID, Training & Certification and Type Approvals. The group itself comprises working groups, chaired by key industry experts, charged with the task of establishing the practical initiatives and obtaining the support of the entire industry.

View detailsSatnews PublishersSupportershttp://www.satnews.comSatnews Publishers is a leader in the delivery of timely and accurate news and data for the commercial and military satellite industries. Satnews publications include Satnews Daily, Weekly, Mobile, SatMagazine and MilsatMagazine. Our data products include the International Satellite Directory and SatFinder, both industry standard tools. Visit: www.satnews.com.

View detailsSoldier ModernisationSupportershttp://www.soldiermod.comSoldier Modernisation (SoldierMod.Com) is an authoritative policy and technology publication for the international defense community, serving the integrated equipment needs of the dismounted soldier and marine in operations today and the fielding of Soldier Modernisation Programmes over the next few years. SoldierMod.Com is designed to provide insights into how decision makers plan to transform operations in the areas of survivability, sustainability, C4I, lethality and mobility; managing the balance between the promise of 'leap-ahead technology balance and mature cost effective solutions. SoldierMod is distributed in many formats which will include an 50 page journal 10,000 copies BPA Audited, twice annually , in January and June Our Website www.soldiermod.com , Has a 24 hour news service , anytime ( currently at over 20,000 individual visits per month ) . We also have an online technical forum where anyone in the industry can ask us strategic or technological questions , our partners and experts will respond directly back.

View detailsSpace AgendaSupportershttp://www.spaceagenda.comSpaceAgenda designed to allow you to reach Space events gathered from all around the world. Now, conferences, workshops, congress,symposiums, training courses, seminars, meetings and outreach events are just one click away.

You may search events according to date, country, type of event or simply by typing your interest keywords. "SpaceAgenda" is an interactive platform which provides organizers to submit their events.

View detailsSpace CareersSupporterswww.space-careers.comRun by space professionals, Space Careers is the fastest and most cost-effective way for employers and recruitment agencies to find skilled candidates within the space and defence industry, all at a fraction of the cost of traditional recruitment channels. Most of the leading European space and defence industry players have already chosen to include Space Careers in their recruitment campaigns and we are confident that your Company could also benefit from our targeted audience.

View detailsSUAS GlobalSupportershttp://www.suas-global.com/SUAS-Global represents UAV Operators, Manufacturers and Service providers all over the World providing them with an online community, the latest information and updates, valuable resources and benefits as well as 24/7 support. SUAS-Global works directly with regulators and legislators and we have partnered with leading specialist organisations to ensure that we have access to the very latest information and guidance needed by our members. Our team have years of experience as operators, airworthiness experts and successful business owners so we are well placed to assist our members.

SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation

SKY Perfect JSAT is the leading satellite operator in the Asia-Pacific region and provides high-quality satellite communications to its customers. With a fleet of 17 satellites, we offer a wide range of services including video distribution, data transfer communications and back-up service capabilities in Asia, Russia, Oceania, Middle East and North America. We also operate the largest Direct-to-Home satellite broadcasting platform, “SKY PerfecTV!”, in Japan which provides 158 channels to around 3.0 million households.

XTAR, LLC

XTAR, LLC is a privately owned satellite operator delivering X-band services to U.S. and Allied government users. XTAR’s two satellite payloads, with high-powered global, fixed and steerable spot beams, are WGS-compatible and readily support mobile applications in the harshest environments. Available coverage is from Denver east to Singapore.

Media Partners

SEGURANÇA & DEFESA

SEGURANÇA & DEFESA (“Security & Defense”), the recognized leader among South American defense magazines. In the market for 29 years, its staff includes the best experts in the field. Sold on newstands and by subscriptions, it is sent free of charge to key names and addresses in the defense sector.

Viasatellite.com

Viasatellite.com, integrating SatelliteTODAY, delivers actionable news and in-depth analysis in all sectors of the market (broadcasting, enterprise, military, broadband, commercial and civil space) providing users with a complete picture of the satellite landscape on a daily basis.

Media Partners

Satnews Publishers

Satnews Publishers is a leader in the delivery of timely and accurate news and data for the commercial and military satellite industries. Satnews publications include Satnews Daily, Weekly, Mobile, SatMagazine and MilsatMagazine. Our data products include the International Satellite Directory and SatFinder, both industry standard tools. Visit: www.satnews.com.

International Journal of Systems, Control and Communications

A fundamental, omnipresent feature of the global information age is that cyber-capabilities, e.g. computing, communication and control, are inherently embedded in numerous physical/engineered systems from the nano-world to large-scale systems-of-systems. Many scientific/technological challenges require intensive multidisciplinary studies, calling for new formulations, techniques and innovative solutions from a spectrum of communities in systems engineering/control/communications. IJSCC offers a vibrant discussion forum in this interdisciplinary area, especially communication systems augmented by control techniques and control systems whose components are interconnected via communication networks.

Military Systems and Technology

Military Systems & Technology is a comprehensive web portal, design agency and publication designed for the International Defence & Aerospace Industry. It is a source of daily information for Manufacturers, OEM’S, System Integrators and Contractors. We even have Government & Military Readers. The portal encompasses all aspects of Military equipment, technology, design and services.
www.militarysystems-tech.com
info@militarysystems-tech.com
+44 (0)1392 881545

SecuritySolutionsWatch

Defence Suppliers

Defence-Suppliers provides a unique platform to present your latest equipment and systems to the world's defence and security industry. We are a key information resource for MODs, DODs, decision makers, governments, prime contractors, service chiefs, defence ministers, police forces and system integrators. Delivering a comprehensive breakdown of products and services from leading industry contractors, with up-to-date news and press releases when developments occur. With links to all the major industry events, the portal provides an opportunity for visitors to develop international relationships and generate new business opportunities.

FAM Fuerzas Militares

Ikonos Press is a international publishing company dedicated to Defence Communication. We work with the main international defence companies and MoD around the world, participating in the main internacional defence fairs. We publish the next magazines:

Inderscience Publishers

Inderscience is a dynamic, leading, independent journal publisher. The company disseminates the latest research across the broad fields of science, engineering and technology; management, public and business administration; environment, ecological economics and sustainable development; computing, ICT and internet/web services, and related areas. Inderscience offers over 35 years' experience in publishing and has succeeded in building a substantial collection approaching 400 high-quality peer-reviewed international research journals in both online and print formats. We offer a variety of ways to keep up-to-date with the latest published leading-edge research while our online collection represents a fully-searchable digital archive of around 60,000 articles.

Defence and Security Alert

Defence and Security Alert (DSA) is the first and only ISO
9001:2015 certified, world-class monthly Indian magazine in
defence and security journalism. Covering a strictly research
based spectrum of dynamic scenarios in India and challenging
horizons beyond national borders, DSA is the only Indian
defence magazine available on the intranets of Indian Air Force
(IAF) and Border Security Force (BSF).
DSA is an ideal platform in this domain to showcase your
products, services and cutting-edge technologies. DSA is very
extensively circulated among key policy and decision makers in
the federal and 28 state governments and corporate world in
India and worldwide through print and online editions.

Airforce Technologies

Used daily as means of creating partnerships and as a point of reference by professionals within the air force industry, this comprehensive resource supplies the latest news releases, detailed information on industry projects, white papers, event information and a thorough breakdown of products and services.

Army Technology

Army-technology.com brings you up-to-date international news and features on the defence industry, covering military projects, trends, products, services and more in the army sector. With a team of journalists around the world, army-technology.com, along with sister sites naval-technology.com and airforce-technology.com, is the only business service that focuses on the technologies required by military personnel and companies working in this important field. When you combine this with one of the most comprehensive and detailed listings of military equipment suppliers, products and services, free white paper downloads and company press releases, you see why army-technology.com is the key point of reference for the defence industry.

DefenseFile.com

DefenseFile.com is a free online news and product resource for the global defense and aerospace industries. DefenseFile is a valuable resource for procurement executives and others involved in specifying and purchasing defense-related goods and services within aerospace, marine and navy, land, manufacturing, personnel and backup equipment sectors.

International Journal of Satellite Communications Policy and Management

IJSCPM aims to improve the state-of-the-art of worldwide research in the areas of satellite systems, networks, components, policy, management and services by publishing high-quality papers in this area, and by exposing readers to the various methodologies, tools, techniques, algorithms, results and applications involved.

The ASD Media platforms are well known and used intensively, your company is able to benefit from these large numbers of users. Be informed with ASD-Network; Create exposure for your company with ASDSource, distribute your news with ASDWire or advertise with us, build your brand and increase traffic to your company’s website.

Russian Space Web

RussianSpaceWeb.com is a public-supported independent publication, not affiliated with any government or private institution. The mission of this site is to preserve and popularize history of space exploration, to promote cooperation in space and to provide independent coverage of space program.

International Journal of Intelligent Defence Support Systems

IJIDSS proposes and fosters discussion on the development of novel computational intelligence techniques and their application to support systems used by defence personnel. The scope of application covers strategic, tactical and operational decision-making across the entire defence sector, covering areas such as intelligence gathering and analysis, capability assessment, tactics modelling and evaluation and logistics management as well as military systems integration and both semi-autonomous and autonomous systems.

Drastic News

The Drastic News website is your one-stop shop for all things Drones, Robotics, Automation, Security, Technology, Information and Communications. Be kept up-to-date with all the latest industry news and products. It is proudly produced by the publishers of the Australian Security Magazine and the Asia Pacific Security Magazine.

GVF (Global VSAT Forum)

GVF is the single and unified voice of the global satellite industry. Founded in 1997, it brings together organisations engaged in the delivery of advanced broadband and narrowband satellite services to consumers, and commercial and government enterprises worldwide. Headquartered in London, GVF is an independent, non-partisan and non-profit organisation with 230+ members from more than 100 countries. The broad-based membership represents every major world region and every sector of the satellite industry, including fixed and mobile satellite operators, satellite network operators, teleports, satellite earth station manufacturers, system integrators, value added and enhanced service providers, telecom carriers, consultants, law firms, and users.

RF Globalnet

VertMarkets, Inc., publishes industry-specific trade magazines that serve key decision-makers and professionals in a select set of targeted vertical markets. As a complement to VertMarkets' leading online industry Web sites, the magazines offer readers compelling editorial, providing news analysis, market trends, technical reviews, case studies, technical papers, and other educational articles authored by some of the most respected experts in the industries we serve. Additionally, each magazine has a comprehensive Buyer's Guide section designed to promote the latest innovations and products from the leading companies in the market. VertMarkets' circulation model aligns directly with the needs of our readers, as our magazines are aggressively distributed at and around many key industry Tradeshows throughout the year. VertMarkets plans to continue building on the support we give our readers by expanding our magazine publishing business.

SUAS Global

SUAS-Global represents UAV Operators, Manufacturers and Service providers all over the World providing them with an online community, the latest information and updates, valuable resources and benefits as well as 24/7 support. SUAS-Global works directly with regulators and legislators and we have partnered with leading specialist organisations to ensure that we have access to the very latest information and guidance needed by our members. Our team have years of experience as operators, airworthiness experts and successful business owners so we are well placed to assist our members.

evvnt Ltd

evvnt enables people all over the world to fill their events utilising the most effective event listing sites on the web. Every minute, with little more than a click, more events and conferences appear in listings, in search engines and on mobile - discoverable by both category and location. With next to no effort customers of evvnt get better attendance, while consumers find events they previously had no idea existed. To date customers in 70 countries worldwide have submitted over 500,000 thousand event listings, created over 300,000 live links, and generated 1 million clicks to ticketing and registration pages. Learn more at www.evvnt.com

Space Agenda

SpaceAgenda designed to allow you to reach Space events gathered from all around the world. Now, conferences, workshops, congress,symposiums, training courses, seminars, meetings and outreach events are just one click away.

You may search events according to date, country, type of event or simply by typing your interest keywords. "SpaceAgenda" is an interactive platform which provides organizers to submit their events.

Space Careers

Run by space professionals, Space Careers is the fastest and most cost-effective way for employers and recruitment agencies to find skilled candidates within the space and defence industry, all at a fraction of the cost of traditional recruitment channels. Most of the leading European space and defence industry players have already chosen to include Space Careers in their recruitment campaigns and we are confident that your Company could also benefit from our targeted audience.

Defense Conference

MarketAnalisis.com is a publication of Market Research Media. Market Research Media Ltd, a leading market research firm, provides comprehensive market research reports and forecasts to assist governmental and corporate decision makers understand the dynamics of world’s technology markets. Fortune 500 companies, US Congress and EU government bodies rely on our strategic insights.

Police Oracle

Police Oracle is the leading independent police Internet portal in the UK. Used by officers of every rank and from every UK police force it has become the default resource for officers and support staff to keep informed of police current affairs, job opportunities, best practice and law updates.

Copybook - Military

Copybook’s global military network is designed to facilitate business between defence contractors, governments and defence procurement companies worldwide. We cover the latest military news, developments, events, exhibitions and we help promote military products through working with specific military experts. If you supply to the military, you can simply add your company for free today. You can then network with other military suppliers, arrange meetings and network at leading military events worldwide.
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Copybook – Your Global Business Network

Defence Industries

Defence Industries, our one-of-a kind business venture has been an across- the –board network that intensifies the defence industries market by promoting paramount companies in the sector. Being an industry specific market resource center, defence industries allies buyers and suppliers across the global defence industry, for better business outputs. Used as a means that creates partnerships and as a point of reference by professionals within the defence industry, this comprehensive resource is a knowledge bank of the latest news releases, detailed information on industry projects, forthcoming events, white papers, interviews by industry professionals about the latest technologies developed in the industry, informative articles, and an elaborate categorization of products and services. Our promotional strategies, targeted at an array of relevant professionals, enhance market-visibility, in the Defence Industry.

Soldier Modernisation

Soldier Modernisation (SoldierMod.Com) is an authoritative policy and technology publication for the international defense community, serving the integrated equipment needs of the dismounted soldier and marine in operations today and the fielding of Soldier Modernisation Programmes over the next few years. SoldierMod.Com is designed to provide insights into how decision makers plan to transform operations in the areas of survivability, sustainability, C4I, lethality and mobility; managing the balance between the promise of 'leap-ahead technology balance and mature cost effective solutions. SoldierMod is distributed in many formats which will include an 50 page journal 10,000 copies BPA Audited, twice annually , in January and June Our Website www.soldiermod.com , Has a 24 hour news service , anytime ( currently at over 20,000 individual visits per month ) . We also have an online technical forum where anyone in the industry can ask us strategic or technological questions , our partners and experts will respond directly back.

Northern Sky Research

Northern Sky Research (NSR) is an international market research and consulting firm specializing in telecommunications technology and applications. NSR primary areas of expertise include satellite and wireless networks, emerging technology, and media applications. Our services and clients cover the entire globe. With extensive expertise in all geographic regions and a number of telecommunications sectors, NSR is a leading provider of in-depth market insight and analyses. Since each NSR product is based on future perspectives, our analyses allow our clients to stay a step ahead of the competition and plan for future opportunities in all markets.

ProSecurityZone

ProSecurityZone brings the latest security news to professionals throughout the world every day, offering them industry insight, new developments and inspiring ideas. Each day, news is added to our growing archive, creating a rich and valuable information resource for anybody involved or interested in the security industry. With free access, free publication of news and free newsletter distribution, both users and suppliers have the world of security at their fingertips.

Asia Pacific Security Magazine

The Asia Pacific Security Magazine is the sister publication to the Australian Security Magazine. It is published bi-monthly – on the alternate month to the Australian Security Magazine – and its content complements the Australian Security Magazine with a strong focus on events. It is available online to read by all and upon every issue release a direct link is sent to a database of subscribers who are industry decision makers.

International Journal of Mobile Communications

The world of mobile communications is not a trend, but a phenomenon. IJMC, a fully refereed journal, publishes articles that present current practice and theory of mobile communications, mobile technology, and mobile commerce applications.

Defence and Security of India

DEFENCE AND SECURITY OF INDIA (DSI) is India's only publication on national security, strategic affairs & policy matters.
DSI is a high quality strategic affairs magazine that has a South Asian perspective. The magazine focuses on national security issues through insightful & analytical writing by top experts on national strategy, defence & security, diplomacy, foreign policy, economics, energy security and nuclear deterrence etc.
DSI reaches out to decision makers in the armed and paramilitary forces, policy makers in government & ministries, strategic analysts, security agencies, domestic defence industry & international defence manufacturers who are looking at India as potential market.

Satellite Interference Reduction Group (IRG)

Satellite Interference Reduction Group (IRG) is the global industry organisation, established to combat the increasing and costly problem of satellite radio frequency interference. It also as a group focuses on the future of satellite communication technology and the effects or issues of that technology relating to interference. IRG has a number of practical initiatives, all aimed at reducing satellite interference, including establishing Carrier ID, Training & Certification and Type Approvals. The group itself comprises working groups, chaired by key industry experts, charged with the task of establishing the practical initiatives and obtaining the support of the entire industry.

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Australian Security Magazine

The Australian Security Magazine is the country’s leading government and corporate security magazine. It is published bi-monthly and is distributed free of charge to many of the biggest decision makers in the security industry and also sold in selected stores. It is a highly respected and sought after publication, incorporating investigative journalism, provoking editorial and up-to-date news, trends and events for all security professionals.

Epicos

Epicos is a global, multifaceted portal providing Aerospace and Defense industries around the world with business intelligence and active support to access opportunities on international procurements, industrial cooperation and offsets. Epicos has carried out extensive industry analysis and mapping of capabilities of A&D Industries and offers this knowledge to its members helping them to identify business opportunities and to build strategic alliances. Additionally, Epicos supports the global A&D industry through a wide range of on-line services and products including but not limited to: a large online procurement database, an updated Business Directory, an e-library with extensive information regarding procurement and offsets processes systems and an up to the minute news database.

International Journal of Space Science and Engineering

IJSpaceSE publishes original and multidisciplinary research papers in all areas of space activities with special emphasis on space and planetary exploration, earth observation, mission analysis, spacecraft and payload design, navigation and control and related space technology. Subject areas include all the current fields of interest related to the above mentioned areas.

ArmedForces.co.uk

The DEFENCE SUPPLIERS DIRECTORY is an authoritative online information resource for all defence purchasers. This comprehensive listing of Defence Suppliers has enabled thousands of purchasing professionals to find exactly what they are looking for - in seconds. THE DEFENCE SUPPLIERS DIRECTORY provides a total overview of all the UK's Armed Forces - with a wealth of valuable information about the organisation and structure of the UK's Defence Services, as well as useful facts about developments in the UK Defence Industry Contact us: defenceenquiries@armedforces.co.uk Tel: 01743 241962 website: www.armedforces.co.uk

Official Associations

Mobile Satellite Users Association (MSUA)

The Mobile Satellite Users Association (MSUA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the interests of the users of Mobile Satellite Services worldwide. It serves the interests of users by fostering communications among and between users, suppliers of equipment and services, operators of satellite systems, and the various entities that may affect the future of the industry. In addition, MSUA reviews, analyzes and reports on, from a user’s perspective, the activities, regulatory decisions and critical events of the Mobile Satellite Services industry. Finally, MSUA provides a means of assembling mobile users’ views on system and service concerns, and conveys this information to the appropriate industry representatives and other authorities.

World Teleport Association

Since 1985, the World Teleport Association (WTA) has been the only trade association that focuses on the business of satellite communications from the ground up. At the core of its membership are the world's most innovative operators of teleports, from independents to multinationals, niche service providers to global carriers. WTA is dedicated to advocating for the interests of teleport operators in the global telecommunications market and promoting excellence in teleport business practice, technology and operations. Companies that do business with teleports also find that WTA is the best investment they can make to open new channels to the industry.

Sheraton Pentagon City

900 South Orme Street
Arlington 22204
USA

Discover something new at the Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel. From new carpeting to spacious guest rooms to an all-new lobby—we’re evolving with your comfort in mind. Stay connected with our lobby’s new “connection destination,” the Link@Sheraton experienced with Microsoft, offering a secure and fun area to work or just hang out. Or, retreat to our chic, roomy guest rooms, newly outfitted with our signature Sheraton Sweet Sleeper® Bed and flat screen TV.

With the Reagan National Airport, Metro Rail Station, downtown Washington D.C., and the Pentagon all just minutes away, the heart of the nation is at your fingertips. Through arranging discounted overnight accommodations, transportation, receptions and other services, our trained team of professionals can help remove some of the stress surrounding the planning of a memorial at Arlington National Cemetery. Please contact us for details.

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When it’s time to call it a night, retreat to one of our relaxing 409 guest rooms and suites. Sleep is a pleasure between the crisp sheets of our signature Sheraton Sweet Sleeper™ Bed. Stay connected with two dual-line telephones and wireless High Speed Internet Access in each room.

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WHAT IS CPD?

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development’. It is essentially a philosophy,
which maintains that in order to be effective, learning should be organised and
structured. The most common definition is:

‘A commitment to structured skills and knowledge enhancement for Personal or Professional
competence’

CPD is a common requirement of individual membership with professional bodies and
Institutes. Increasingly, employers also expect their staff to undertake regular
CPD activities.

Undertaken over a period of time, CPD ensures that educational qualifications do
not become obsolete, and allows for best practice and professional standards to
be upheld.

CPD can be undertaken through a variety of learning activities including instructor
led training courses, seminars and conferences, e:learning modules or structured
reading.

CPD AND PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTES

There are approximately 470 institutes in the UK across all industry sectors, with
a collective membership of circa 4 million professionals, and they all expect their
members to undertake CPD.

For some institutes undertaking CPD is mandatory e.g. accountancy and law, and linked
to a licence to practice, for others it’s obligatory. By ensuring that their members
undertake CPD, the professional bodies seek to ensure that professional standards,
legislative awareness and ethical practices are maintained.

CPD Schemes often run over the period of a year and the institutes generally provide
online tools for their members to record and reflect on their CPD activities.

TYPICAL CPD SCHEMES AND RECORDING OF CPD (CPD points and hours)

Professional bodies and Institutes CPD schemes are either structured as ‘Input’
or ‘Output’ based.

‘Input’ based schemes list a precise number of CPD hours that individuals must achieve
within a given time period. These schemes can also use different ‘currencies’ such
as points, merits, units or credits, where an individual must accumulate the number
required. These currencies are usually based on time i.e. 1 CPD point = 1 hour of
learning.

‘Output’ based schemes are learner centred. They require individuals to set learning
goals that align to professional competencies, or personal development objectives.
These schemes also list different ways to achieve the learning goals e.g. training
courses, seminars or e:learning, which enables an individual to complete their CPD
through their preferred mode of learning.

As a formal provider of CPD certified activities, SMI Group can provide an indication
of the learning benefit gained and the typical completion. However, it is ultimately
the responsibility of the delegate to evaluate their learning, and record it correctly
in line with their professional body’s or employers requirements.

GLOBAL CPD

Increasingly, international and emerging markets are ‘professionalising’ their workforces
and looking to the UK to benchmark educational standards. The undertaking of CPD
is now increasingly expected of any individual employed within today’s global marketplace.

CPD Certificates

We can provide a certificate for all our accredited events. To request a CPD certificate for a conference , workshop, master classes you have attended please email events@smi-online.co.uk